MSc Physical Activity, Health and Society at Durham University

Programme overview

Explore the physiological, psychological, social, and political role of physical activity in society and how we might use physical activity to improve equity. Regular physical activity provides significant benefits to health, both mentally and physically, as well as improving fitness and wellbeing. However, currently in the UK, around 34% of males and 42% of females are not active enough to maintain good health*.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences | Department: Sport and Exercise Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will undertake three core modules which critically examine key challenges associated with physical activity to improve health and wellbeing, tackle health inequalities and social injustice. Compulsory modules include Physical Activity, Health and Inequalities, Exercise as Medicine: Critical Perspectives, Ethics in Sporting Policy and Practice, Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Entry requirements: We typically require a 2:1 Bachelor (Honours) degree (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as sport, exercise science or anthropology. We can consider degree degrees in a sport-related discipline such as sociology or psychology. As an accessible and inclusive programme, this requirement may be waived for applicants with particularly high levels of relevant practical or professional experience. A personal statement must clearly express an interest in the course and demonstrate how interests align with the teaching and research that is done in the Departments of Anthropology and Sports and Exercise Sciences.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). Home/Island full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 30,000 a year (2027/28). International/EU full-time tuition fee per year for September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://web.prod.sits.admin.durham.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login_enc?2ffs-x8W1ugsSwDuR1HzLLt1OnQPLjX6rbpxcjOlKRXiZWWJy_PXzk23CwSxTvl2r2cr3FG7cpk=

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